Method of cleaning a dual damascene structure
US6635565B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 20, 2001 |
| Grant date | Oct 21, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 9, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01L21/76814
- WIPO fieldSemiconductors
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method of cleaning a dual damascene structure includes forming a first conductive layer in a substrate. A dielectric layer is formed over the substrate. A dual damascene opening is formed in the dielectric layer to expose the first conductive layer. A H2O2 based aqueous solution is used to remove polymer residues in the dual damascene opening. A temperature of the H2O2 based aqueous solution is controlled so that the first conductive layer is not corroded. A diluted HF solution or a diluted HF and HCl solution is used to remove the polymer residues. A second conductive layer is formed over the substrate to fill the dual damascene opening. A chemical mechanical polishing process is performed with the dielectric layer serving as a polishing stop to remove the second conductive layer outside the dual damascene opening. A H2O2 based aqueous solution is used to clean the hydrocarbon particulates from the chemical mechanically polishing step. A diluted HF solution or a diluted HF and HCl solution is used to remove the slurry residues, such as silicon oxide of the slurry, from the chemical mechanical polishing step.
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